]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/08/prweb12880259.htmIntroducing the Aging Life Care Association™http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/05/prweb12694192.htmThu, 30 Apr 2015 23:30:00 GMT The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM) debuts as the Introducing the Aging Life Care Association™ (ALCA) during the association's 31st annual conference this week; and launches its new website - aginglifecare.org

]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/05/prweb12694192.htmSurvey: 6 Top Tips to Help Aging Parents Overcome Resistance to Needed Helphttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/12/prweb12388580.htmMon, 15 Dec 2014 18:00:00 GMT A recent survey of experts by NAPGCM reveals practical ways for children to overcome their aging parents' resistance to help. Emphasizing that accepting some aid can help maintain their independence tops this list of good advice.

]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/12/prweb12388580.htmNAPGCM Survey: Aging Parents Often Resist Help From Kids; Obstacles ID'dhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/11/prweb12327020.htmMon, 17 Nov 2014 09:00:00 GMT Aging parents often resist or refuse needed help from their adult children, says a survey of aging experts issued today. Resistance to getting needed medical care is the easiest to overcome, while decisions about whether to continue driving and getting needed home care are the most common trouble spots.

]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/11/prweb12327020.htmTwo Leading Care Management Organizations Announce New Alignment to Boost Professionhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/11/prweb12301209.htmFri, 07 Nov 2014 16:00:00 GMT In a move that will boost a growing profession, the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM) and the National Academy of Certified Care Managers (NACCM) today announced that they have entered into an agreement that transfers management of NACCM to NAPGCM.

]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/11/prweb12301209.htmPope Francis Shines New Spotlight on Neglect of Elderly, Survey Finds Elder Self-Neglect is a Growing and Hidden Problem in U.S. says NAPGCMhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/10/prweb12213913.htmWed, 01 Oct 2014 07:00:00 GMT This weekend Pope Francis drew the world's attention to neglect of the elderly, which he called "tantamount to hidden euthanasia." A new survey of elder care experts in the U.S. finds that self-neglect is a growing problem that often goes unreported in this country.

]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/10/prweb12213913.htmNew Survey Finds Self-Neglect of Elderly is a Growing often Hidden Problem, More Common than Physical, Sexual or Emotional Abuse; Elder Care Experts Report Tragic Caseshttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/09/prweb12193163.htmWed, 24 Sep 2014 11:00:00 GMT Self-neglect among the elderly is a growing problem that commonly goes unreported, according a new survey of elder care experts released today. Elderly couple surviving on Pepsi and granola bars among tragic cases revealed in survey results.

]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/09/prweb12193163.htmAs Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Begins, NAPGCM Releases New Survey Findings: How to Help Loved Ones with Dementia Cope with the Loss of a Spousehttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/06/prweb11909067.htmMon, 09 Jun 2014 07:00:00 GMT There are creative and effective ways to help an aging parent, family member or loved one who suffers from Alzheimer's disease or dementia cope with the loss of their spouse, according to a new survey of aging experts released today by the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPCGM). Remembering that there are different stages and types of dementia, making sure the surviving spouse does not become socially isolated and not rushing other major changes in their lives are among the top expert recommendations.

]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/06/prweb11909067.htmWhen is it OK to Lie to Your Aging Parents? NAPGCM Releases Survey Findings on Sensitive Family Topic of the “Fiblet” to Kick Off National Geriatric Care Managers Monthhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/05/prweb11815228.htmThu, 01 May 2014 07:00:00 GMT 90 percent of aging experts use or recommend the use of "fiblets" by adult children of aging parents with dementia as a way to ease anxiety and protect self-esteem, finds a new survey by the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers. When an aging parent with Alzheimer's is refusing needed care and when they can no longer drive safely alone are the two most frequently cited situations when "fiblets" can be therapeutic according to the care managers surveyed.

]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/05/prweb11815228.htmFinancial Abuse of Elderly on the Rise, New Survey by NAPGCM Findshttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/03/prweb11655452.htmWed, 12 Mar 2014 08:00:00 GMT New survey of geriatric care managers finds that financial abuse and exploitation of older Americans is increasing. Most common form of financial elder abuse encountered is theft by family, friends, neighbors and caregivers.

]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/03/prweb11655452.htmAging Experts Target Common Holiday Family Stress: Professional Geriatric Care Managers Recommend 7 Strategies to Overcome Older Parents’ Resistance to Accepting Helphttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/12/prweb11427173.htmTue, 17 Dec 2013 15:00:00 GMT Because an annual holiday visit can reveal that Mom or Dad need help, the experts at the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers have developed 7 tips to help families overcome a common problem -- their aging parents' resistance to accepting help. The experts' tips include: choosing the right time and the right child to approach them, starting slow, working with their health professionals and taking special care if a parent has dementia.

]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/12/prweb11427173.htmAs a Record Number of Seniors Are Living Alone, Aging Experts Offer 7 Warning Signs to Look for on Thanksgiving Visits to Older Family Members and Friendshttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/11/prweb11365628.htmMon, 25 Nov 2013 15:30:00 GMT As Americans travel this week for Thanksgiving many adult children will spend time with their aging parents and according to a recent government report a record number of these older Americans are now living alone. Aging experts at the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers offers 7 warning signs to look for and questions to ask to help identify if loved ones may need medical attention or additional help to continue living independently.

]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/11/prweb11365628.htmAging Experts Bust 7 Common Myths About Medicare and Obamacare “Open Enrollment”http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/10/prweb11251619.htmMon, 21 Oct 2013 15:50:00 GMT Medicare’s annual “open enrollment” overlaps with the beginning of the first-ever enrollment period for coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and aging experts are encountering many questions from seniors and family members. The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM) aims to dispel misconceptions arising from Medicare’s Annual “Open Enrollment” period overlap with Obamacare sign up launch.

]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/10/prweb11251619.htmNew Survey from National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers Offers a Roadmap to Protect Growing Number of Seniors in Assisted Living Facilitieshttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/9/prweb11083496.htmMon, 09 Sep 2013 05:00:00 GMT Following PBS Frontline exposé on abuses in assisted living facilities, experts urge families to ask key questions and visit often. Too often, families don't have the information they need to protect their loved ones residing in assisted living facilities.

]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/7/prweb10958752.htmOn Heels of New CBO Study, Survey of Aging Experts Offers 5 Tips for Keeping Aging Parents in their Own Homes and Avoiding Premature Nursing Home Placementhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/6/prweb10873896.htmThu, 27 Jun 2013 07:00:00 GMT National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers survey of aging experts says that the most important thing you can do to prevent premature placement in a nursing home is assess your parent’s financial and care needs and available resources. Design a plan of care that supports wellness and encourages social interaction based on your parent’s values.

]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/6/prweb10873896.htmNew Survey of Aging Experts Gives Top 5 Tips for Avoiding Family Feud when Caring for Aging Parentshttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/5/prweb10763936.htmThu, 23 May 2013 17:15:00 GMT National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers survey of aging experts says that the most important thing you can do is to give all family members a chance to voice their concerns, questions and ideas.

]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/5/prweb10763936.htmNational Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers Announce that May is National Geriatric Care Managers Monthhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/5/prweb10696760.htmFri, 03 May 2013 21:20:00 GMT In May Professional Geriatric Care Managers Across the Country Are Holding Special Events to Educate the Public About How They Help Caregivers and Older Adults in Celebration of National Geriatric Care Managers Month.

]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/4/prweb10638916.htmThe Alzheimer’s Epidemic Is Coming. How Can The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers Help Prepare Families?http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/2/prweb10448844.htmFri, 22 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT Families currently provide almost 80% of all care for Alzheimer's patients. The burden on the working family caregiver can be extreme – affecting resources and health of family care providers immensely.

]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/12/prweb10074655.htmWhat you need to look for on your holiday visit to older loved ones and how a Geriatric Care Manager can helphttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/11/prweb10124541.htmFri, 16 Nov 2012 21:00:00 GMT The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers offers some warning signs to look for as you visit older adult relatives over the holidays.

]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/11/prweb10124541.htmIs It Time To Take the Car Keys Away?http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/9/prweb9872157.htmThu, 06 Sep 2012 11:00:00 GMT How to respond when families suspect that cognition or physical frailty is impairing an elder person’s ability to drive. Professional Geriatric Care Managers are prepared to provide direction on how to address driving issues with older adults and how to initiate those conversations.

]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/9/prweb9872157.htmNational Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers Helps Aging Parents in the Eye of the Stormhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/8/prweb9856088.htmFri, 31 Aug 2012 15:55:05 GMT As hurricanes and storms bear down on the southeast, adult children of aging parents increase their worry, stress, and concern about the safety and wellbeing of parents living far away. Professional Geriatric Care Managers (GCM) are often the communication link that is needed in an emergency.

]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/7/prweb9663067.htmNational Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers Releases Caregiving Survey Resultshttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/5/prweb9540241.htmThu, 24 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Survey Finds Nearly One-Quarter of U.S. Adults is Currently Caring for an Aging Family Member

]]>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/5/prweb9540241.htmThe National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers Proclaims May As Geriatric Care Manager Monthhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/4/prweb9459695.htmMon, 30 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT NAPGCM Members Across the Country Holding Special Events to Educate the Public about How Geriatric Care Managers Help Caregivers and Older Adults